Over the last couple days, an update for the Facebook app on iOS and Android has been rolling out. You may have noticed one very distinct change: weird chirping sounds. Here is how you can turn them off in iOS and Android. »2/16/15 2:30pm 2/16/15 2:30pm

Android: Sites like Google and Facebook tell you about recent logins, so you can make sure no one else is accessing your accounts. Instead of checking individual sites, LogDog consolidates all those logs in one place. »1/18/15 12:00pm 1/18/15 12:00pm

Mobile apps can be great fun, but they can also cumulatively take up a lot of your time and distract you from work. You'll need more than just willpower to properly control your appetite for apps—you need to understand how they work, and why they're extremely addictive. »1/02/15 4:00am 1/02/15 4:00am

If you were to send me an email right now, a number of things would happen. My wrist would vibrate. My pocket would vibrate, light up, and make a sound. A pop-up would appear in the corner of my laptop screen. A counter next to a small icon of an envelope would increase in my Google Chrome window. I'll twitch and…»12/18/14 2:12pm 12/18/14 2:12pm

Android: Calendars may be helpful for keeping track of what's going on when, but they're not always the best at making sure you remember when you need to do something. Calendar Events Notifier beefs up those notifications. »12/18/14 6:00am 12/18/14 6:00am

Pushbullet, the service that acts as a bridge between your mobile and desktop OSes, sets the gold standard for developer updates. If you haven't used it recently (or ever), this is a great time to check out all the cool stuff it can do. »12/11/14 10:00am 12/11/14 10:00am

Mac: Do Not Disturb is great on a Mac, but it doesn't really quiet down everything. If you want to set Do Not Disturb to run on a schedule alongside disabling your volume, WonderHowTo shows you how with an Automator app. »10/29/14 1:00pm 10/29/14 1:00pm

Android: Microsoft has created a lock screen for Android called Next, which puts notifications and app shortcuts right on the lock screen for quick access—and adjusts them for whether you're home, at work, or on the go. »10/23/14 12:00pm 10/23/14 12:00pm

Google has officially announced Android L (henceforth known as Lollipop). While we heard a bit about it back at Google I/O, there's plenty more to hear about. This is what's coming in Google's latest. »10/15/14 10:00am 10/15/14 10:00am

It seems like we can hardly go a whole week without some sweet new Pushbullet news. Today, the company announced a new feature called Channels that allow you to subscribe to various updates including Steam Deals and or stock news. »9/30/14 7:30am 9/30/14 7:30am

In 2012, I realized I had a problem. My iPhone made me twitchy. I could feel it in my pocket, calling me, like the Ring called Bilbo Baggins. It distracted me from my kids. It distracted me from my wife. It distracted me anytime, anywhere. I needed to take control.»9/15/14 2:00pm 9/15/14 2:00pm

Android: Your phone gives you a pop-up when you get a new text message, with the ability to quickly reply or delete it. Poppy works similarly with emails, and lets you do a lot more than just reply or delete.»8/04/14 6:00am 8/04/14 6:00am

Android: The notification shade is easily one of the best innovations that Android brings to mobile. However, it's not perfect for everyone. Floatify offers an alternative: pop up notifications that are even available in immersive mode. »7/28/14 11:30am 7/28/14 11:30am

Android (4.3+): Notific is a new lock screen app that shows your notifications in a tabbed banner message and lets you interact with each based on the app. Plus, it detects if the phone is in your pocket and intelligently switches the screen on or off. »7/15/14 5:30am 7/15/14 5:30am

Android: There are some great new features coming up in Android L, but you can bring some to your phone right now. Floatify lets just about any KitKat Android handset take advantage of the new notification system—and there's no need for rooting. »7/08/14 9:00am 7/08/14 9:00am

Android: The last time we mentioned ACDisplay, we praised it for bringing Moto X-style notifications to any Android phone. The app has updated since then, and while it's shed the Moto X style, it's made up for it with a new look, the option to replace your lock screen, and an active mode that wakes when you pick up… »7/07/14 7:30am 7/07/14 7:30am

iOS/Android: Todoist, one of our favorite to-do list apps, took the wraps off of location-based reminders today. Now you can create to-dos that trigger reminders when you enter or leave a specific area. Remembering to call when you arrive or pick up milk when you pass the store has never been easier. »7/02/14 6:00am 7/02/14 6:00am